Maintenance Technician I

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

At our St. Clair plant in Eaton, Ohio, we're at the leading edge of technology for the automotive and industrial markets.  We focus on creating products that go into the cars we drive daily, including value-added, precision steel components for transmissions, engines, and steering systems.  Our process lines demonstrate how lean thinking optimizes value to the customer and Metallus.

Multiple positions are available for the afternoon (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) or midnight (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) shifts 

Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Recruitment bonus plus continued bonus opportunities


• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation


• Monthly Incentive - Pay for Performance Program


• Benefits available on the first day of employment; no waiting period


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Climate controlled work environment

This position will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, piping, and electrical systems for the St. Clair Plant located in Eaton, OH.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Troubleshoot and identify the root cause of machine breakdowns or out-of-control situations.


• Dismantles defective machines and equipment, install new or repaired parts and performs minor repairs.


• Installs and repairs electrical equipment, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.


• Assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.


• Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the plant.


• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, grinders, mills, drill presses, etc.) to repair and/or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.


• Performs routine preventative maintenance.


• Responsible for equipment troubleshooting and repairs (e.g., unit repairs on hydraulic pumps, electrical issues, etc.).


• Executes Continuous Improvement project work orders.


• Track and communicate work progress in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).


• Collaborate with reliability staff to order and stock parts and tools.


• Flexible to work any shift assignment and overtime as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma with five years' experience in maintaining electrical, technical, and mechanical equipment.

Preferred Requirements:

Associate's degree with two years' experience in maintaining electrical, technical, and mechanical equipment.

Previous experience in industrial maintenance or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Activities such as walking, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and bending.


• Significant time on the production floor and significant time on feet and walking.


• Significant uses of hands, sometimes in confined spaces.


• Occasional lifting; typically, less than 50 lbs.


• Hearing of conversational level.


• Must be qualified to operate powered industrial equipment.


• Color vision.

Relocation is not offered for this position.

The company prohibits harassment or discrimination against any employee on the basis of any status protected by law, including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, sex or veteran status.